Saturday, October 9, 2010

Immune System - Acupuncture Yoga and Herbs

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Fall in New York brings drastic and volatile weather changes. Our bodies and immune system often subjected to colds and flues at this season. So here below, are a few steps to prepare yourself for seasonal changes and strengthen the immune system.  


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Acupuncture
There are certain Acupuncture points that stimulate your immune system. Acupuncture can adjust your energy to prepare the body for a particular season, especially the one like Fall, with constant change of temperature.
Acupuncture also reduces stress and optimizes your body's defenses.      

Weather
Best thing you can do is not to expose your body to the wind and extreme weather changes during Fall / Winter seasons.
If you dress appropriately for the weather, you are less likely to  get a cold. So scarf, hat and appropriate shoes for the season will all do.   

Food
As it gets colder as its now, you need to cut down on cold (energy) foods like salads and eat warmer energetic foods like chicken, hot soups etc. Cook with ginger (or scallions or garlic). Drop a few walnut in that oatmeal of yours Garlic has antibacterial properties and things blood. One way to consume garlic is to boil it in water and some other teas (Mint etc.) and there you go, natural boost to the circulatory, cardiac and immune system booster.
Chinese Herbs
There is a number of Herbs that can be used to strengthen your immune system. However, I would strongly discourage self medication as Chinese Herbs are very strong and can turn against you. Its best to come to a Chinese Medicine Practitioner. (Cooking or eating Garlic, Ginger, Scallions/Onions is OK in moderation). Spicy herbs can make you sweat and sweating in initial stages can "push" the cold out of your body. They can also act as antibacterial substances and promote circulation and reduce fatigue and and inflammation.


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  1. Melani Bolyai, L.Ac, Chinese HerbalistJune 1, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks, Mark, for writing about food as medicine. I myself try to eat warm foods in the colder months, and advise many patients to do the same. I have two recipes for two types of Chinese congee on my website at http://www.naturalqi.com/congee_recipe.html. One is made with rice, the other with millet, both of which are gluten-free and satisfying. To a healthy Chinese person, congee is the equivalent of Grandma's homemade chicken soup: restorative, comforting, and delicious.

    Melani Bolyai, L.Ac.
    Natural Qi Acupuncture and Herbs
    www.NaturalQi.com

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